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Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Friday, September 29

Training sessions planned for Wichita, Manhattan By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Not all Kansas wildfires make headline news, so it may come as a surprise to many that the Sunflower State reported more than 8,000 wildfires in 2022. Eight…thousand…fires.... Read More.

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Friday, September 29

Governor Kelly Announces Construction Timeline Set for Final Phases of Remaining T-WORKS Projects By Ad Astra News OLATHE, Kan. – Seven Expansion and Modernization highway projects were announced by Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday for a total investment of more than... Read More.

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News GALVA, Kan. — On Monday, Oct. 9., there will be a free will donation taco buffet for McPherson natives Natasha Thrash and her daughter Brailee who have both been diagnosed with cancer. The mother and daughter duo are known for their sass,... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Friday, September 29

Moran: The border is by far the single most important line of defense By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – spoke on the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on Voting to Override President Biden’s Veto on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Friday, September 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement after voting to override President Biden’s veto which dismissed the bipartisan Senate Resolution of Disapproval to overturn the listing of the lesser prairie-chicken as part... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s September Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Jessica Rawson

Friday, September 29

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Jessica Rawson is in her 13th year with the USD 418 McPherson County Special Education Cooperative as Autism... Read More.

McPherson Sports Roundup: Strong Showing by Volleyball Leads to Tuesday Sweep

Friday, September 29

By Aaron Koehn TOWANDA, Kan. – The McPherson Volleyball team was in action on Tuesday at the Circle Triangular in Towanda. The Bullpups went 2-0 against Circle and Buhler. The Pups avenged an earlier season loss by the second-ranked T-Birds. Brooke Doile led the team in... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College in Partnership with One of Eight Apprenticeship Recipients Awarded Grants

Thursday, September 28

By Ad Astra News TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce awarded at total of $528,478 to eight entities across the state for projects meant to attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships according to an announcement made today... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff Blocking a Mile Segment of Halstead

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man is in custody after a battery incident late Wednesday night that led to an overnight standoff that blocked a mile segment of Halstead between 30th and 43rd. The call initially was sent to Reno County Sheriff's... Read More.

WIC Benefits in Kansas will Continue Even if Federal Government Shuts Down

Thursday, September 28

By Reno County Government RENO/McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Heather Peterson, WIC Coordinator for Reno and McPherson County, wants people in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to know that even in the event of a government shutdown, effective Oct. 1, 2023, WIC will still... Read More.

Fighting For Her Life: Tyson and Andrea Richardson Fundraiser

Thursday, September 28

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Silent Auction and Corn hole Tournament Fundraiser will be held on Oct. 22 for Tyson and Andrea Richardson at Knights of Columbus 1200 W 15th Ave in Hutchinson. All proceeds will go directly to the Richardsons for... Read More.

#24 Kansas Travels to Austin for Top-25 Showdown vs. #3 Texas

Thursday, September 28

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Two top-25 teams will square off in Austin, Texas this weekend as No. 24 Kansas travels to Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30 to take on No. 3 Texas. The game will be nationally televised on ABC... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Sen. Moran Statement on Voting to Override President Biden’s Veto on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Ad Astra Radio’s September Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Jessica Rawson

McPherson Sports Roundup: Strong Showing by Volleyball Leads to Tuesday Sweep

Hutchinson Community College in Partnership with One of Eight Apprenticeship Recipients Awarded Grants

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff Blocking a Mile Segment of Halstead

WIC Benefits in Kansas will Continue Even if Federal Government Shuts Down

Fighting For Her Life: Tyson and Andrea Richardson Fundraiser

#24 Kansas Travels to Austin for Top-25 Showdown vs. #3 Texas

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